Now Brief on Any Samsung Phone: Bypass One UI 8 Wait with This Hack

How to Unlock Now Brief on Older Samsung Phones Running One UI 7.0

Now Brief, Samsung’s smart lock screen assistant powered by the Personal Data Engine, is currently exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25 Edge. However, Samsung enthusiasts have discovered a clever workaround that brings this feature to older Galaxy devices running One UI 7.0—even before the official One UI 8 update arrives.

The hidden power of Now Brief

Now Brief offers smart updates and daily briefings tailored to your schedule, routines, and interests.

• It typically triggers briefings up to three times a day, summarizing relevant tasks, reminders, and activities based on your behavior and usage patterns.

Though relatively under the radar, it holds significant potential for boosting user productivity and awareness.

What you’ll need to enable Now Brief manually

This workaround requires no root access, but does need careful setup using the following tools:

Required tools and apps:

• Shizuku (from Google Play)
• System UI Tuner (from Google Play)
• Personal Data Intelligence APK (latest version from APKMirror or sideloaded with auto-block disabled)

Make sure to clear cache and data of the installed Personal Data Intelligence app under Settings > Apps before starting.

Step-by-step guide to activate Now Brief

1. Launch Shizuku and allow permissions—it enables system-level actions without rooting.
2. Open System UI Tuner, grant all permissions, and access:
   • Shortcuts > Lock Screen > Left shortcut
   • Assign it to the following activity:
     com.samsung.android.smartsuggestions/.settings.about.developermode.DeveloperModeActivity
3. Lock your phone, tap the new left shortcut, and toggle Enable Personal Data Engine inside Developer Mode.
4. Repeat the shortcut process for the Right shortcut:
   • Assign it to:
     com.samsung.android.smartsuggestions/.feature.aisuggestion.ui.activity.SuggestionUiActivity

Testing Now Brief functionality

Lock your device again and trigger the Right shortcut. If everything is set correctly, Now Brief should activate and prompt its initial setup.

• Note: Results may vary by device, and Samsung may not support this trick officially.

Proceed with caution

While this method unlocks the Now Brief feature early, it involves unofficial app handling and tweaking system settings.

• If you prefer a safe and stable experience, waiting for the One UI 8 official rollout may be a better option.
• For tech-savvy users, this workaround can be a fun and functional experiment.

Always proceed at your own risk and back up your data before making system-level changes.